Overview

Provide administrative and logistical support in travel arrangements, visa and protocol services, and coordination with government and diplomatic entities to ensure smooth operations for WHO staff and official visitors.

Tasks Summary

• Arrange official travel for staff, consultants, and meeting participants, including booking flights, accommodation, and ground transportation.
• Prepare travel authorizations and process travel claims.
• Liaise with travel agencies and service providers.
• Coordinate with government ministries, embassies, and airport authorities to facilitate visa issuance, customs clearance, and protocol arrangements.
• Assist in organizing official receptions, high-level visits, and ceremonial events.
• Ensure compliance with host country agreements and diplomatic protocols.
• Maintain and update databases related to travel, visas, and protocol matters.
• Draft correspondence, reports, and briefing notes related to travel and protocol.
• Monitor travel budgets and prepare periodic reports on travel expenditures.
• Serve as the focal point for travel and protocol inquiries.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Provide backup support to other administrative staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in administrative support, including travel and protocol services, preferably with UN Agencies and international organizations.
• At least two years in managing business travel.

Qualification Requirements

• Completion of secondary school education.
• Additional training in administration, travel, or protocol is desirable.
• Advanced trainings in travel management are preferable.

Other Details

Languages Required: English and Arabic: expert level in reading, writing, and speaking.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 12 months

Work Modality:

Remuneration: Annual net base salary starting at USD 14,831 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.